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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,295

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $46,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,565

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $43,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152009200920092009
ModelX3X3X3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300        
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150        
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 2,880 2,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500        
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250        
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500        
Premium III Package         4,990      
Sunshades, second row, power         720      
Panoramic sunroof         1,050 1,050    
iPod integration         425 425 425 425
M Sport Package 2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455        
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185        
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955        
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 2,678 2,678    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455        
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230        
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455        
Premium III Package         4,641      
Sunshades, second row, power         670      
Panoramic sunroof         976 976    
iPod integration         395 395 395 395
Options (change) 14,800 14,900 14,600 13,000 10,065 4,355 425 425
Options (change) 13,470 13,560 13,290 11,830 9,360 4,049 395 395
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $54,295 $56,395 $57,595 $59,495 $101,290 $139,580 $151,750 $203,250
Total Invoice $50,565 $52,495 $53,605 $55,365 $94,331 $130,080 $141,399 $189,294

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,544
Model Year20152015201520152009200920092009
ModelX3X3X3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$54,295$56,395$57,595$59,495$101,290$139,580$151,750$203,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,050-3,460-5,035-8,585-8,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,295$54,345$55,545$57,445$97,830$134,545$143,165$194,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,250$3,150$0$36,715$45,335$96,910
Total Invoice$50,565$52,495$53,605$55,365$94,331$130,080$141,399$189,294
Adjustments for Features0-1,908-1,908-1,908-3,222-4,692-7,999-7,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,565$50,587$51,697$53,457$91,109$125,388$133,400$181,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$1,132$2,892$0$34,279$42,291$90,259

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20152015201520152009200920092009
ModelX3X3X3X3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
RWD$0   $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700    
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel      $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250$250
Power door closers    $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350    
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500    
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200    
Night vision    $1750 $1750$1750
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40    
Cargo net    $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150    
Console without shifter    $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175    
Residual heat    $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0    
Body kit     $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275    
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0    
Aux input$50$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200    
HD radio$50$50$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150    
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15    
S Voice support$0$0$0$0    
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250    
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0    
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Chronometer     $100$100$100
Cornering lights    $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments    $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats      $150$150
Metal pedals     $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats      $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats      $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,530$9,580$9,580$9,580$10,990$12,565$16,115$16,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,050$3,460$5,035$8,585$8,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908-1,908-1,908-3,222-4,692-7,999-7,926

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20152009
ModelX3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in124.6 in
Length183.8 in205.0 in
Width74.1 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested135032%
Total Not Requested285068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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